Network Engineer
Fort Meade, Maryland
FULL_TIME | USD 181898.00 - 190260.00 YEAR
Description:
  • Perform Network Engineering tasks and functions.
  • Develop, plan, and implement scalable network solutions, new network layouts, and upgrades.
  • Install, configure, and maintain network hardware (routers, switches, firewalls) and software.
  • Implement and manage network security measures, including firewall rules, access controls, and security protocols to protect data.
  • Resolve network issues.
  • Monitor network health, analyze traffic patterns, and improve visibility through metrics and alerting.
  • Create and maintain network documentation, policies, and procedures
Required:
  • Active and current TS.SCI w FSP from MD
  • CI/FS polygraph dates are within the last 6 years
  • Twelve (12) years’ experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
  • Minimum of 3 years as a Network Engineer (within the last 3 years)
  • Proficient with Linux. 
  • CCNA or CCNP certification.
  • Security+ certification.
Desired:
  • Should have working knowledge, able to use and or support, with some (preferably most) of the following resources and tools.
  • Juniper and Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls
  • Palo Alto firewalls
  • Dell and HPE Linux servers
  • Experience with patching and upgrading Linux servers and networking resources.
  • Ansible
Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university is required.
  • Four (4) years of additional network engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
  • Certifications: An IAT level III baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01-M is required
Salary range:
 $181,898.00      $190,260.00